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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: ellie on October 13, 2018, 11:59:31 AM

Title: Broken heart
Post by: ellie on October 13, 2018, 11:59:31 AM
Today we had our little Cavalier dog put to sleep, she was almost twelve, she had had three seizures this week and her back legs were giving way.......Right now I feel like a murderer....broken hearted.
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: CLKD on October 13, 2018, 12:06:41 PM
"If it should be
That I grow old and weak ......... "

Been there.  Several times.  If given £M1 what more could you have done, sadly Nature takes over. 

When her back legs gave way the look of fear on my Girl's face was more than I could bear  :'(.  3 days later it was all over.  It is a privilege to be able to let out pets be free of pain.

Now running at Rainbow Bridge.
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: littleminnie on October 13, 2018, 12:18:39 PM
 :hug: Ellie. You must be devastated.  X
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Post by: Annie0710 on October 13, 2018, 12:49:13 PM
So sorry for your loss xxx
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Post by: ali 61 on October 13, 2018, 12:50:26 PM
This broke my heart for you. My 1st doggy was a rescue from Greece. I found her new-born on the street and raised her with a dummy. She eventually died aged 19 years old!!
It still broke my heart though as I held her in the last moments.
Nobody understands unless they have been through it.
I am sending you all my love and hugs, even though I know it wont help. xxx
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: Taz2 on October 13, 2018, 04:36:44 PM
It's never an easy thing to do but in your heart of hearts you know it was the right thing. The first few days are always the worst, I've found, as it's easy to question whether things could have been done differently. The horrible part of owning a pet but the kindest thing to do.

Taz X  :hug:
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Post by: Kathleen on October 13, 2018, 06:19:47 PM
Hello ellie.

I just wanted to say that I am sorry for the loss of your companion and I hope that you begin to feel better soon.

Take care.

K.
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: ellie on October 13, 2018, 07:24:23 PM
Thank you everyone your kind words mean a lot to me..
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Post by: Pennyfarthing on October 13, 2018, 07:33:19 PM
Really sad for you. Making the decision to have your beloved dog PTS is the last loving thing you can do for them. Its horrible and I have had to do it several time now and we are dogless for the first time in our married lives. Take care. Xx
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: ellie on October 13, 2018, 07:51:49 PM
PF so are we, and we won't have any more pets.  She had a very special place in my heart . I feel empty.
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: CLKD on October 13, 2018, 07:52:27 PM
Of course you do.  Routine has gone.   :'(
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Post by: NorthArm on October 13, 2018, 08:12:16 PM
I'm so sorry 😞😞
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: jillydoll on October 13, 2018, 08:21:29 PM
I'm so sorry Ellie,
It's always so sad when we have to do these things.
It's the real bad part of owning a pet.
But eventually all your remember is the happy times, and when she made you smile.
She knows you did the right thing, not that that's going to make you feel any better.
Sending you   :bighug: because I know exactly how you feel...

Take care babe.....

Jd xx
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: getting_old on October 13, 2018, 09:04:33 PM
So very sorry Ellie. It's the hardest thing to do, but when the time comes you do what is right for them.
Hugs
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: sheila99 on October 14, 2018, 12:52:03 PM
I am so sorry Ellie. I know how feel, I cried for days when mine died. They just don't live for long enough. Sending cyber hugs.
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Post by: CLKD on October 14, 2018, 03:29:58 PM
Oh sparkle, so sorry  :'(. 
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: CLKD on October 14, 2018, 04:06:22 PM
I remember feeling numb even though I know it was the correct decision.  Those days: 4 pets pts in 22 months: remain difficult ....... the last in 2002.  I've had dogs through the house since owned by others and 'saw' some of them through to the end  ::).  Never easy ........
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: ellie on October 14, 2018, 04:28:09 PM
CKLD I keep reading the poem and it helps......thank you x
Title: Re: Broken heart
Post by: jillydoll on October 14, 2018, 04:39:27 PM
So sorry sparkle.
It's really difficult isn't it?
Hardest thing ever.

Sending you    :bighug:

Take care...xx